Anyone in their 20s or 30s is welcome to come along on a SURG walk. If you’re not a member of the Ramblers’ Association, you’re welcome to try out a couple of walks before becoming a member. Our walks range from gentle 3 mile rambles to strenuous hikes of over 20 miles, so whatever your walking tastes or abilities we’re bound to have something for you.
A stunning walk through some great Sussex countryside, with lovely woods and great views. This walk visits the remotely situated Royal Oak at Hooksway and The Three Horseshoes at Elsted, both great pubs with good beer gardens and a good choice of real ales. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 13 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 10.00am, Hilltop car prk on A286, 1 mile south of Cocking
Grid ref: SU875166
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Leader: Orson R
Chobham Common is the largest nature reserve in south-east England. This walk explores the whole common, taking in woodland, heath land with blazing heather, earthworks, ponds and great views. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 5 and 8 miles, figure of 8
Grade: C/B
Start: 11.00am and 1.15pm, car park on North side of Staple Hill Road
Grid ref: SU972647
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Leader: Simon H
Join us on the first stage of our walk from Farnham to the sea at Dover. This stage takes us along the North Downs to Guildford, passing through the villages of Puttenham and Compton. Picnic lunch with possible pub stop. Return by public transport.
Distance: 12 miles, linear
Grade: B
Start: 10.30am, Farnham station
Finish: Guildford station
Leader: Chris T
Enjoy a Lavender ice cream at Downderry Nurseries, Tonbridge. This route follows the Medway River and passes Hadlow, Oxenhoath Park and Hop Houses. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 14 miles, linear
Grade: B
Start: 9.55am, Redhill station, to take train to Beltring station
Finish: Tonbridge station
Leader: Robert B
A lovely summer walk in the Chilterns along the Thames and surrounding area with some gentle climbs through fields and woods. Picnic lunch, with possible pub stop for drinks.
Distance: 7 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 10.45am, Henley on Thames station car park
Leaders: Steve and Sarah G
A 16th century manor, a 14th century chapel and an 18th century artificial waterway – oldies but goodies! A gentle stroll around some beautiful countryside, plenty to see and enjoy. Possible pub stop for drinks near the end if we get thirsty.
Distance: 5 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 10.30am, Shalford station
Leader: Nicole M
Enjoy a day on the Wealdway, taking in Beachy Head, Jevington and Wilmington. Picnic lunch and pub stop for drinks.
Distance: 14 miles, linear
Grade: A
Start: 10.30am, Eastbourne station (travel by train recommended)
Leader: Richard B
A healthy mix of green and urban walks combined with the tram, with a quiz option and a smattering of questionable pubs. Among other places we will be walking through Ravensbury Park and Morden Hall Park. The walk will finish at the Porter & Sorter pub by East Croydon Station where there is access to the tram back to Lloyd Park. Picnic lunch, or roast available at the second pub.
Distance: 6 miles, linear
Grade: C
Start: 11.00am, Lloyd Park tram stop, Croydon. Bring your Oyster card or buy a One Day Bus Pass (valid on tram) for
£3.50.
Finish: East Croydon station
Leader: Griff J
A gentle walk through fields and woods to Coldharbour, returning through South Holmwood.
Distance: 6 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 1.00pm, South Holmwood station
Leader: Robert B
We'll be walking through Denbies Vineyard and then along the North Downs Way via Ranmore Common to the Wotton Hatch for a pub stop for drinks, then back along the valley to Dorking. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 14 miles, circular
Grade: A
Start: 10.30am, Dorking Main station
Leader: Holly M and Leanne R
A walk through Winkworth Arboretum, then traversing rolling hills, briefly along the Greensand Way, and descending into Hascombe followed by a climb up Hydons Balls for views across to the South Downs. Pub stop along route if we find one! Picnic lunch.
Distance: 9 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 11.00am, Winkworth Arboretum National Trust car park
Grid ref: SU990412
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Leader: Chris B
Join us on this varied walk taking in the beautiful Surrey hills, windmills and of course pubs. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 11 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 10.30am, Prince Albert Pub on A25 at Bletchingly
Grid ref: TQ328501
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Leader: John and Sarah L
Just a one hour drive from North Surrey, join me in walking the rolling hills of the West Chilterns and head along the River Thames to Henley. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 14 miles, circular
Grade: A
Start: 10.30am, Mill End car park, off A4155 between Henley and Marlow
Grid ref: SU784855
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Leader: Carol B
Come and walk through the Wild Wood, a landscape celebrated in the work of the artist Stanley Spencer, and writer Kenneth Grahame, the author of 'The Wind in the Willows'. The walk will pass the Stanley Spencer gallery, with the chance to visit (£3 for entrance). Picnic lunch.
Distance: 7 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 10.45am, Cookham station
Leader: Moira L
Join us on the second stage of our walk from Farnham to the sea at Dover. This stage takes us from Guildford, along the North Downs to Dorking, passing St Martha's Hill, Newlands Corner, Ranmore Common and Denbies Vineyard. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 14 miles, linear
Grade: B
Start: 10.30am, Guildford station
Finish: Dorking Main station, with return to Guildford by public transport
Leader: Chris T
Easy terrain heading along the Roman road Stane Street, across Mickleham Downs to Headley. Returning via Headley Court. Picnic lunch, pub stop for drinks.
Distance: 10 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 10.30am, large car park, entrance off A24, The Street, Ashtead
Grid ref: SU186583
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Leader: Carol B
Probably the flattest walk on any SURG program... yes no hills. This walk follows the harbour wall round to Dell quay and on to West Itchenor for the first of two pub stops. We need to take the small ferry trip (small fee) across the harbour to Bosham Hoe where we continue along the side of the harbour to Bosham for ice cream and the second pub stop before retuning to the start. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 11 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 10.30am, Fishbourne station
Leader: Ian R
A leisurely walk through woods and across farmland. We will have lunch at the White Horse in Shere before making our way back to Newlands Corner.
Distance: 6 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 11.00am, Newlands Corner Car Park
Grid ref: TQ043493
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Leader: Adam A
Taking in part of the North Downs Way with beautiful views through woods and downland. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 7 miles, circular
Grade: C
Start: 11.00am, Caterham station
Leader: Andrea C
Discover Medieval bridges and an abundance of wildlife on this enchanting walk through the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Going from Frensham to Tilford and back again. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 8 miles, circular
Grade: B
Start: 10.30am, Frensham Great Pond Visitor Centre car park
Grid ref: SU843405
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Leader: Neil B
A long but easy walk in flatlands under the South Downs, with an option to cut short. Great views above and along the Rother valley as we visit Hesworth Common, Waltham Brooks NR, Duncton and Burton Mills (tea stop), various hammer ponds and Burton Park Chapel. Picnic lunch.
Distance: 16 (or 7) miles, circular
Grade: B+
Start: 10.30am, Hesworth Common car park, A283
Grid ref: TQ007193
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Car share: 9.30am Ryka's car park, A24
Leader: Simon H
Grade A Fast paced full-day walks, at least 10 miles, over hilly ground.
Grade B Moderately paced full-day walks, either 10+ miles over easy terrain, or less than 10 miles with hilly ground.
Grade C Gently paced full or half-day walks, up to 8 miles, over easy terrain.
If you're not a member, please email us if you'd like a print copy of the programme, including contact details for walk leaders.
